minorpatent
nounUK /ˈmaɪnə ˈpeɪtnt/
US /ˈmaɪnər ˈpætnt/
A minor patent is a small legal right that protects a tiny new idea.
The inventor filed a minor patent for his clever bottle cap.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A patent granted for a small improvement to an existing product.
She got a minor patent for adding a grip to the handle.
3. A quick, low-cost patent given for a simple device.
The toy company used a minor patent to protect its new yo-yo design.
4. A legal document that gives short-term rights to a small invention.
His minor patent lasts only a few years.